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Ana and Bruno

2017

Ana, a nine year old girl, arrives with her mother to an isolated beach with the intention to rest and to know the sea. There, she discovers that they are under a terrible threat, therefore she is obligated to look for help with her father in order to save her mother.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? The film is aimed at families but includes a child in serious danger, threatening fantasy creatures, institutional and family distress, separation, and emotionally intense scenes. Younger sensitive viewers may find it frightening. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes4/5
  • Violence3/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Loss, parental absence, and implied death-related circumstances are part of the story, but graphic or sustained depictions of death are not central.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Language appears absent or limited to mild expressions and child-appropriate conflict.

Frightening scenes4/5
Why this rating?

Features some unsettling creature designs and atmospheric tension that might frighten young children.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Contains some mildly intense sequences involving threats and conflict in a surreal setting.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Ana faces her fears with significant bravery to help her mother.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

The film is highly creative in its visual storytelling and surreal, imaginative world-building.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

The Mexican setting and varied emotional circumstances add context, but broad, well-developed representation across identities is not clearly established.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

The film may support discussion of emotions, mental health, and family relationships, but teaching factual skills is not its main purpose.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are central themes as characters help one another.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on the importance of family, empathy, and processing difficult life changes.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist demonstrates resilience and bravery in challenging circumstances.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in Ana and Bruno would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Ana and Bruno, and what caused that change?
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